Galena Park ISD Board adopts policy updates, approves stadium scoreboard and joint election; lease amendment passes with one abstention

The Galena Park Independent School District Board of Trustees approved multiple policy changes, vendor contracts and administrative actions at a regular meeting in March 2025, including adoption of a TASB policy manual update, revisions to the district's class-rank policy, authorization of a joint election with Jacinto City for May 3, 2025, and purchases for stadium and natatorium video scoreboards.

The actions follow a closed executive session in which the board voted to approve the employment of contractual personnel. Trustee Adrienne Stevens made the motion to approve the employment of contractual personnel; it was seconded by Trustee Amanda Arabia and carried 6-0, according to the meeting record.

Why it matters: Several of the approvals involve district policy and capital spending that affect operations, facilities and upcoming elections. The scoreboard purchases total approximately $880,000 and the lease amendment affects use of district facilities by a community organization.

Most important actions and details

- Policy updates: The board approved the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Localized Policy Manual Update 124 at first and final reading. Trustee Adrienne Stevens moved the motion and Trustee Ramon Garza seconded it; the motion carried 6-0 with 0 abstentions.

- Class-rank policy: The board approved revisions to district policy EIC (Local) concerning academic achievement and class rank. Trustee Jose Jimenez moved the motion; Trustee Amanda Arabia seconded it. The motion carried 6-0 with 0 abstentions.

- Joint election interlocal agreement:…